SHIMAMURA Dental Clinic
SHIMAMURA Dental Clinic sits on the 6th floor of Isetan’s main building in Shinjuku — yes, inside the department store. That’s either convenient or disorienting depending on your mood, but it’s genuinely easy to find if you’re already navigating Shinjuku-sanchome. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual.
English capability is murky. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English on the website” doesn’t always translate to smooth chair-side communication. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or write down your symptoms beforehand. The Isetan location means the clinic draws a mixed clientele, so staff may have more experience with non-Japanese speakers than average. Don’t count on it, but don’t assume the worst either.
Good option if you’re already in Shinjuku and need dental care sorted without trekking across the city.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language channels. The Isetan location gets mentioned as genuinely convenient — you can run errands before or after your appointment. The department store setting means it feels more polished than a street-level neighborhood clinic. Wait times are unclear from available data. For routine cleanings and basic work, it appears functional and professional. Nothing in the available record suggests major red flags, but nothing stands out as exceptional either.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.shimamura-shikaiin.jp/
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東京都新宿区新宿３－１４－１ 伊勢丹本館６Ｆ
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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